Seer: The more I see these shoes the more I want a pair. How are they breaking in? I am hoping to catch a pair on sale somewhere or find another vendor like Yuketen that makes something close in look. I know the quality most likely wont be the same. I like the black sole you put on those. More of a classic look. 'I am interested to see what the MTO choices the group decides will look like for the boot ,shoe, chukka etc Have a good weekend all DuckOB

They are breaking in fine, actually they are broken in - I have worn them a lot. They still look exactly the same, the leather is so thick that it doesn't really crease like my old Aldens or AEs. I have a pair of Service Boots in Red Dog leather ordered - MTO. It will be a while but I will post pictures when I get them. From what I know the Yuketens are a good shoe - I think they are made in Canada too - but I don't know by who.

They are breaking in fine, actually they are broken in - I have worn them a lot. They still look exactly the same, the leather is so thick that it doesn't really crease like my old Aldens or AEs. I have a pair of Service Boots in Red Dog leather ordered - MTO. It will be a while but I will post pictures when I get them. From what I know the Yuketens are a good shoe - I think they are made in Canada too - but I don't know by who.

I will get my first pair of Viberg Oxfords next week (brown harness leather, cap toe, vibram christy) and am not able to compare Yuketen and Viberg directly yet. But I have 4 pairs of Yuketen that I absolutly love! The quality is great and they are the most comfortable shoes I own. From what I understand they choose from different artisans who produce fore them, mostly in Maine but also in Mexico and newly in Italy, where my brand new Yuketen Sneakers are from (very stylish!!) Let´s see how the Viberg Oxford will be.. Z

I will get my first pair of Viberg Oxfords next week (brown harness leather, cap toe, vibram christy) and am not able to compare Yuketen and Viberg directly yet.But I have 4 pairs of Yuketen that I absolutly love! The quality is great and they are the most comfortable shoes I own.From what I understand they choose from different artisans who produce fore them, mostly in Maine but also in Mexico and newly in Italy, where my brand new Yuketen Sneakers are from (very stylish!!)Let´s see how the Viberg Oxford will be..Z

I believe you will find that the Vibergs are heavier, more substantial. There will be a little more break in time, but they get supremely comfortable - especially on the Vibram sole.

Hey guys, a little help on the lasts and sizing. I'm looking at making this oxford as one option for the SF MTO.

Just have a question between the 2030 and the 110 last. Some pictures.

2030 Last

110 Last

Now, the 110 is obviously rounder. How would you size these? Is the 2030 last still a "normal width" last or is it long and narrow? Can anyone comment and compare them to...say...the Alden Barrie last? I'm leaning towards the 2030 last, but if its considered long/narrow, then maybe not. Thanks.

Hey guys, a little help on the lasts and sizing. I'm looking at making this oxford as one option for the SF MTO.

Just have a question between the 2030 and the 110 last. Some pictures.

Now, the 110 is obviously rounder. How would you size these? Is the 2030 last still a "normal width" last or is it long and narrow? Can anyone comment and compare them to...say...the Alden Barrie last? I'm leaning towards the 2030 last, but if its considered long/narrow, then maybe not. Thanks.

I was just talking to Morgan at Viberg about this. The 2030 last has quite a bit less toe room and instep room than the 110 last.I think the over all length is about the same.

To me the 2030 last is what distinguishes viberg from say White's and other work boot brands. It has the perfect combination of toughness and quality construction, but at the same time, its sleek and gorgeous just to look at. Personally, I don't think the quality of construction is so much superior that viberg can charge 2-3 times of white's rw etc.